District News, April 8 2022
News from Gigha
Tag: isle of gigha
News
Island residents and friends have a happy 20th Gigha Day
Pictured from left are former cabinet secretary Mike Russell, Kathryn MacBrayne (development manager at HIE), Morag Goodfellow (area manager for Argyll and the Islands HIE, Ian Wilson (IGHT Chair). Photograph: Kenny Craig.
Campbeltown
Photograph of the Week, October 22 2021
Keith Wilson from Heather Lea took this stunning image at a remote spot on the Gigha coast
News
Island gears up for £600k cycling and walking plan
The Gateway to Gigha project has been awarded £593,000 to improve the paths network for residents and visitors.
Leisure
Mousehole, Cornwall came to the Isle of Gigha
The Great Storm Cat of the sea was sent to sleep by a lovely lullaby sung by Mowzer.
Districts
Wartime Gigha teenager’s living memorial
Polly, who passed away in May 1991, eventually married Malcolm McSporran on the neighbouring farm, Drumeonmore.
Districts
Gigha roads poor and potholed
Alastair Redman said: ‘The Isle of Gigha must not be treated like a backwater.’
Districts
Rooting for victory at annual show
Nearly one hundred exhibits were shown at the village hall event last Saturday judged by Joe Teale, Ardminish Stores and June Watson from Stirling.
Districts
Salmon company shortlisted in food awards
The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has been shortlisted for its ongoing achievements in export and sustainability.
Kintyre
Royal assent for Islands (Scotland) bill
The bill states that Scottish ministers must prepare a national islands plan.